"Although it was disappointing that no-one grasped the opportunity to spend a full session at the crease. We 'recycled' our batters so a few had a chance to go in twice in our ten dismissals.

"When we bowled our 30 overs back at the end of the day I thought our seamers were excellent - Azharullah, Sanderson and Gleeson all extracted some movement from a docile pitch and caused the batsmen problems.

"Rob Keogh - playing his first match of the tour - also got some useful overs under his belt as he continues his return to match fitness," Rowe added.

The match will finish on Saturday before the Northamptonshire squad fly home the following day.